The Woods of Luxembourg: A Short Guide

Luxembourg may be the 7th smallest country in Europe but this quaint country speaks volumes of its charm and elegance. With its rich history, this country definitely has a lot to offer.

Luxembourg is known for its beautiful old-world charm but did you know it is also a country rich in forests? As a matter of fact, 20% of Luxembourg City’s total surface area is actually made up of forests. Can you imagine how calming this city is?

If you love to spend time with nature, here are two of the must-visit forests in Luxembourg.

Bambësch Forest

This is Luxembourg City’s largest forest and is part of the Natura 2000 network of European protected habitats. It is part of the northern wooded areas of the city and covers about 697 hectares of land. This is one of the most popular attractions in the capital city and is actually very easy to spot. The forest park offers numerous benches and picnic spots where you can just sit around and rest, do hiking, or jogging. 

Kockelscheuer Forest

Also located in the capital, this forest is also very accessible via public transportation. Bird watching is one of the most common activities here. Tourists and locals alike enjoy jogging, hiking, and biking around here. Kockelscheuer Forest is part of the southern wooded areas along with other forests such as Hamm, Cessange, Tawioun, and Birelergronn in Sandweiler,

Parks of Luxembourg

Apart from the woods of Luxembourg, this country also offers a lot of parks with greeneries you can freely enjoy. These parks are usually busy with people who want to play, relax, or exercise. Forests are said to be very therapeutic and they bring many health benefits. The country makes use of its natural space to bring healing and to keep its people healthy. No doubt, people in Luxembourg are some of the happiest in the world.